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POLYGRAPH EXAMINER
License Description POLYGRAPH EXAMINER

A polygraph examiner is any person who purports to be able to detect deception or verify truth of statements through instrumentation or by means of a mechanical device. The device used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements must record visually, permanently, and simultaneously a person's cardiovascular pattern, respiratory or breathing pattern, electrodermal or galvanic skin response pattern as a minimum. (The use of devices not meeting the above requirements is prohibited by law.)

REQUIREMENTS:
Be at least twenty-one years of age, a citizen of the United States, of good moral character, free of conviction of any felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and meet education and experience requirements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from a school of polygraph approved by the American Polygraph Association or the Board and one of the following:

BA degree

OR
Two years of college and five years criminal or counterintelligence or private investigative work.

EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS:
Examination scheduled and administered by the Board approximately every six months.

RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS
Must renew by December 31 of each year and pay the renewal fee of $500.

CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Twelve (12) hours of continuing education.

RECIPROCITY WITH OTHER STATES:
None; non-residents must meet the requirements of this state.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Polygraph Association
Suite 408, Osborne Office Center
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(615) 892-3992
Licensing Agency
(No board is specified to oversee the license)
, 00000
Active Status Active
Continuing Education No continuing education requirement to maintain license
Criminal Record Background check required
Education Degree required
Exam Third-party exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 09/09/2024

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